Tecno Pova 2
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Xiaomi Poco M3
#1954Category Breakdown
Tecno Pova 2
Xiaomi Poco M3
Performance
73.972.9
Camera
47.629.6
Display
48.369.9
Battery
38.537.7
Build
65.887.0
Connectivity
62.155.1
Audio
8.970.7
Overall
47.853.1
Summary
- The Tecno Pova 2 features a larger 6.9-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2460 pixels, compared to the 6.53-inch display of the Xiaomi Poco M3 at 1080 x 2340 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Pova 2 is powered by the Mediatek Helio G85 chipset, while the Poco M3 utilizes the Qualcomm Snapdragon 662, with both offering similar RAM and storage configurations.
- Both phones have a 48 MP rear camera setup, but the Pova 2 can record video at a higher resolution of 1440p.
- The Pova 2 also has a larger 7000 mAh battery compared to the Poco M3's 6000 mAh, both supporting 18W charging.
- In terms of software, the Pova 2 runs on Android 11 with HIOS 7.6, while the Poco M3 operates on Android 10 with MIUI 12, indicating a more updated software experience for the Pova 2.
- Build quality is comparable, with both featuring plastic frames and backs, but the Poco M3 includes Gorilla Glass 3 on the front for added durability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Tecno Pova 2
Xiaomi Poco M3
General
Release Date
2021, June 03
2020, November 24
Announced
2021, June 03
2020, November 24
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.9"
6.53"
Type
IPS LCD, 480 nits
IPS LCD, 400 nits (typ)
Resolution
1080 x 2460 pixels (~389 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6769Z Helio G85 (12 nm)
Qualcomm SM6115 Snapdragon 662 (11 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPU
Mali-G52 MC2
Adreno 610
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP, f/1.9, (wide), PDAF2 MP, (macro)2 MP, (depth)2 MP, (depth)
48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
Quad-LED flash
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0
8 MP, f/2.1, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
Dual-LED flash
Panorama
Video Recording
1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
7000 mAh
6000 mAh
Battery Details
7000 mAh
Li-Po 6000 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired
18W wired2.5W reverse wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
173.3 x 78.8 x 9.6 mm (6.82 x 3.10 x 0.38 in)
162.3 x 77.3 x 9.6 mm (6.39 x 3.04 x 0.38 in)
Weight
N/A
198 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Polar Silver, Power Blue, Dazzle Black
Cool Blue, Poco Yellow, Power Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.09 W/kg (head) 1.00 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with dual speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11, HIOS 7.6
Android 10, MIUI 12
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass